JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND - NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

Core Viewpoint - John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund has announced a monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share for July 2025, as part of its managed distribution plan, with payments made to shareholders of record as of July 11, 2025 [1][2]. Distribution Details - The distribution amount per common share for July 2025 is set at $0.0825 [3]. - The estimated sources of the current distribution include: - Net Investment Income: $0.0233 (28%) - Net Realized Short Term Capital Gains: $0.0022 (3%) - Net Realized Long Term Capital Gains: $0.0040 (5%) - Return of Capital or Other Capital: $0.0530 (64%) - Total cumulative distributions for the fiscal year to date amount to $0.7425 per common share [5][3]. Fiscal Year Performance - The Fund's current fiscal year began on November 1, 2024, and will end on October 31, 2025 [5]. - The average annual total return in relation to NAV for the 5 years ended June 30, 2025, is 7.28% [6]. - The cumulative total return for the fiscal year through June 30, 2025, is 5.27% [6]. Managed Distribution Plan - The Fund operates under a managed distribution plan, which allows for fixed monthly distributions of $0.0825 per share, continuing until further notice [8].